Cryptic crossword clue
Captain stuck in grass, not moving properly 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SKIDDING

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The straight part
We know that "not moving properly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not moving properly = skidding.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SKIDDING mean?

SKIDDING verb
  1. To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
  2. To protect or support with a skid or skids.
  3. To cause to move on skids.
  4. To check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid.
SKIDDING noun
  1. The motion of something that skids.
  2. The logging operation for pulling cut trees out of a forest.

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